1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 765 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Riley |
| Model | Mirada | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
